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In 2025, African oil projects progressed slowly, with minimal activity in Ghana and stagnant output in Angola. Nigeria reached the revamp stage but showed little growth. Egypt struggled with declining natural gas production while Libya faced threats from militancy.

Algeria indicated potential output growth but remained fourth among Africa's top crude oil producers. The Central African nations continued their gradual pace. In 2026, major projects are expected to gain momentum, including TOTALEnergies' 13MMTPA project in Mozambique, set to enter heavy construction, and Phase 1 of EGAS's seismic survey in the Eastern Mediterranean. Meanwhile, smaller projects across multiple countries contribute to local economies, and upcoming bid rounds in Angola, Congo Brazzaville, Egypt, and Nigeria signal ongoing opportunities.